In a statement, the Ministry said the HNLMS Tromp was patrolling
on Friday in support of U.N. sanctions against North Korea when
it was circled several times by two Chinese fighter jets.
Later, the ship's NH90 helicopter was approached by two Chinese
fighter jets and a helicopter.
"The incident took place in international airspace," the
ministry said.
The Tromp is heading for Japan next and then to Hawaii for the
"Rim of the Pacific" naval exercises.
(Reporting by Toby Sterling; Editing by Tomasz Janowski)
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